takedown vs one piece

[Cowboy Al]

I have a Robertson Mystic Longbow and am considering buying a takedown longbow. Which should facilitate easier packing on plane, train, automobile, pony, backpack ect. Will there be a noticeable difference in the feel of the takedown bow (I believe "stacking" is the proper term) when compared to my one piece Mystic? Will the joint of the bow affect the smoothness? I fully intend on shooting a takedown but would like to hear about other shooters experiences.

[DGW]

Scott,
 I shoot both and love the t/d bows they shoot the same and draw the same and you can pack them.
 If you travel much you will be glad you have a take down.  Good luck Dan

[kadbow]

The three piece takedowns typically have more mass weight and even the two piece are slightly heavier but performance is great from either.  I love my 2 piece TD shrew.

[bear1336]

I have both T/Ds and one piece recurves, I perfer my Bear T/Ds to anything I have ever shot.
Dave

[Orion]

Except for more mass in the handle on a two-piece takedown, there will be no difference in the limb flex, i.e., stack, all other things being equal.  Three-piece takedowns have even more mass in the riser.  Stack depends more on the design of the bow than it does on whether the bow is jointed or three-piece.

[davesonic444]

I like the extra mass the takedowns have.I hold a little steadier with them.

[BigJim]

If I were to hand you two of my bows, a one piece and a two piece, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Not only do they shoot and feel the same, they look the same. Yes, there is a slight mass weight difference, but maybe only 2 0r 3 oz and probably not that much.

the design I use is extremely tough also. All three of my personal td are 86# +. I shoot a 64" bow and when I fly, I put it in a bow sock and pack it in my suitcase.

Thanks, bigjim

[kestimator]

I've got a 3-piece TD longbow and one with the bow-bolt TD.  They both shoot great and are way more handy for travel.  I think you'll love whichever TD you decide to go with    

BTW BigJim,
Just bought a Dalaa from one of your customers.  He sold the Dalaa to fund the bow that you are building for him.  He e-mailed me some photos of your stuff.  Looks like great quality.  His son's bow was beautiful.  He couldn't quit raving about the accuracy of your bows either.

[Dick in Seattle]

I've been making one piece longbows.  Finally got up my courage and made a two piece (hinge system) last month.  Reaction:  After shooting it for a week, I cut my favorite bow in half and made it a two piece, too.

Check this out... This neat little roll up contains the two bow pieces, a dozen arrows in a side quiver, glove and brace, and... it fits in my luggage:

 

What's not to love?  8^)

[amar911]

What everyone else said already. Takedown bows are the only way to go for guys who travel, especially by plane. Kadbow may have said it best, "The three piece takedowns typically have more mass weight and even the two piece are slightly heavier but performance is great from either. I love my 2 piece TD Shrew." Ditto on those comments.

Allan

[Steelhead]

The TDs can also be handy for mountain biking,kayaking,motorcylcles and horseback riding.I particularly like a no tools 2 piece for that type of activity.

[tnbuckskinner]

I have one of Big Jim's 2pc. longbows and what he said is right on the money.You will not see,hear,or feel any difference.

[Rob DiStefano]

for flyouts, t/d's are the best.

3 pc t/d longbows have their own funky, recurve-like look.

i prefer a 2pc, like my t/d mohawk with connexion hinge.